About Biopharmaceutical Alliance
Context: The Biopharmaceutical Alliance was recently inaugurated in San Diego during the Bio International Convention 2024, the world’s largest biopharmaceutical exhibition. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Biopharmaceutical Alliance: -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs Quiz 11 June 2024
About Operation Bluestar
Context: Slogans favouring Khalistan (sovereign state for Sikhs) were raised recently in the premises of the Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar during the 40th anniversary of ‘Operation Bluestar’. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Operation Bluestar Timeline of the Operation: Aftermath: -Source: The Hindu
About Duty Drawback Scheme
Context: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently started automatic electronic payment of duty drawback amounts directly into exporters’ bank accounts. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Duty Drawback Scheme Key Facts about Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) -Source: The Hindu
Delhi High Court’s Ruling on CIC’s Jurisdiction Over MPLADS Funds
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has no jurisdiction to comment on the utilisation of funds under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Background of the Court’s Ruling Court’s Ruling MPLAD Scheme: MPLADS […]
First Past The Post vs. Proportional Representation
Context: The results of the Lok Sabha elections were declared last week. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has won 293 seats with a 43.3% vote share while the Opposition bloc INDIA (including Trinamool Congress) has secured 234 seats with a 41.6% vote share. Other regional parties and independents polled around 15% but ended up […]
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
Context: Recently, the detailed report of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 was released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Highlights of the Recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey National Statistical Office (NSO): -Source: Indian Express
Current Affairs 11 June 2024
CONTENTS Household Consumption Expenditure Survey Context: Recently, the detailed report of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 was released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Highlights of the Recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey National Statistical Office (NSO): -Source: Indian Express […]
Protecting Health Through Food Safety
Context: Food is a vital part of our lives, and the quality of the food we eat significantly influences the development and management of chronic diseases. Many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer, are closely tied to diet and nutrition. Unfortunately, people often overlook the importance of food quality. Relevance: GS3- […]
Advisory Opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Context: International climate change litigation reached a significant milestone on May 21, 2024, when the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an advisory opinion requested by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS). This opinion addressed the specific obligations of Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law […]